Job Opportunities
Perinatal Health Equity Initiative prides itself on being an equitable place to work. We invite you to review and apply for our upcoming opportunities.
Perinatal Community Health Worker
The perinatal community health worker is a vital member of the public health team.plays a vital role in advancing our organization’s mission to eradicate racial disparities. In this role the PCHW primary responsibilities include providing maternity navigation and education, lactation support, and improving access to social determinants of health and to Black families utilizing a reproductive/birth justice lens. The perinatal health community health worker will be responsible for implementation of the Mothers in Bloom home visitation/support program. The Mothers in Bloom program is a culturally responsive program designed to support and protect Black mothers and they navigate motherhood from preconception through the postpartum period.
Lactation access and breastfeeding support are critical components of the role. Candidates should have experience working with lactation families and proficiency in providing lactation support independently.
*1 FT role
*1 Contract role (3 months)
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Intake Specialist
Are you passionate about supporting Black maternal health? Join our team as a Perinatal Intake Specialist and play a vital role in helping families access the compassionate, equitable care they deserve.
The Intake Specialist serves as a welcoming first point of contact, guiding prospective clients through our signature programs designed to meet the unique needs of pregnant, newly delivered, and breastfeeding individuals. In this pivotal position, you’ll conduct initial screenings, complete enrollment paperwork, and ensure a seamless onboarding experience for each client.
Once eligibility is confirmed, you’ll schedule and conduct intake appointments—either virtually or in person—based on the client’s preferences and needs. After intake, you’ll match clients with the appropriate team member or community resource, ensuring they are connected to the right support at the right time. All interactions will be accurately recorded in the client’s chart.
In addition to handling daily client intake, you’ll also support enrollment efforts by attending community engagement events, health fairs, and outreach activities to help connect with families where they are. Your presence at these events will help build trust, spread awareness, and bring our services directly to those who need them most.
This role is perfect for someone who is detail-oriented, empathetic, and deeply committed to maternal health equity. Your work will make a meaningful difference from the very first hello.
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Executive Assistant
At the Perinatal Health Equity Initiative (PHEI), we’re experiencing a strong period of growth as we’re set to open New Jersey’s first and only Black Maternal Health Center that will serve as a women’s health clinic, community center and our new headquarters dedicated to Black Mamas and is scheduled to open in March 2025. To continue this trajectory, we’re searching for a highly qualified Executive Assistant to work closely with our leadership team. From Day One, this person will have an immediate impact on our productivity and expansion efforts by aiding in our new strategic initiatives, providing support for our programs and communicating objectives to departments for optimal efficiency and transparencies.
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